The event initially took place this past Friday, April 1, at Stockton Arena in Stockton, Calif. Lightweights Justin Wilcox and Rodrigo Damm headlined the show.

Showtime carried the event, which was the latest in the prospects-driven Challengers series.

In addition to that bout, Strikeforce Challengers 15 featured Lorenz Larkin vs. Scott Lighty and James Terry vs. Josh Thornburg. Additionally, the Douglas brothers were in action with David facing Caros Fodor and Damion taking on Wayne Phillips.